Tag Archives: Christmas

Simple Sunday – Traditions

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Shoes

The holidays are a time rich with traditions. When these traditions start to feel like chores, I think it is time to rethink their purpose. One Christmas tradition that Husband and I have and continue to love is strolling through … Continue reading →

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July, an Honorary Fall Month

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Shoes

It did not happen all at once and honestly even I did not see it coming, but come it did. The first indication that I was becoming a Christmas/Fall-In-July person was the candle. I lit my cinnamon sparkle candle twice … Continue reading →

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On how we got a Christmas Cockroach

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Shoes

Easley’s Fun Shop, an iconic family owned costume store here in Phoenix, is closing it’s doors after a good long run of 72 years.  Cody and Carter are very aware of this and have been for some time.  (Both boys … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Santa’s “Helper”

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Shoes

She spend a good half hour watching me wrap from her perch on the bed. The curling ribbon caused her to travel to the ground floor.  Princess Leia was intrigued and ready to “help”. Her eyes, full of potential action, … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Security System?

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Shoes

Our hallway, courtesy of Carter and his crafting. It is festive by day but hazardous by night (think – paper cut to the face and multiple eye stabbings).  I pity the poor person who tries to navigate this in the … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Southwest Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Shoes

I was the only member of Casa de Shoes on the Wrong Feet that wore long pants and a sweater as we walked around our local nursery searching for the perfect Christmas tree.  It was sunny and in the high … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Selfies

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Shoes

Yesterday, to get into the holiday spirit, we went on a walking tour of a Christmas lights display.  Along the way, some group selfies were taken.   We have never been the most photogenic of families, but that does not … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendars (and sort-of advent calendars)

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Shoes

On the first day of December my true love gave to me… This year, we bought the boys Star Wars Lego advent calendars.  This morning they were excited to open the first door and piece together the mini Lego creation, … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Christmas 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Shoes

After a morning of stockings and breakfast, we decided to continue with our relatively new tradition of a Christmas morning desert hike. We packed up the dogs and headed out to the desert. I must have been very good this … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Muffins, Spice, and Everything Nice

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Shoes

Yesterday Carter and I made mini pumpkin muffins.  Cody was going to help us but when I asked him to get the necessary spices, he was so distracted by my unkempt spice basket he spend the entire time organizing the … Continue reading →

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